Elementum
JUNE 7, 2022
The baby formula shortage shows executives need to stop thinking of supply chain management as a cost center and start treating it like a profit-maker. Executive Summary In this article, we ’ re going to shine a focused — and, we hope — clear spotlight on the role that dysfunction in the supply chain has played in helping to create and exacerbate the baby formula shortage.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2022
Having an effective supply chain practice has always been a difficult balancing act, even in relatively stable times. Many factors need to align for an organization to be able to source materials, produce a product and put it in the hands of customers. However, the last few years have been defined by disruption. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations.
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Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This May 2022 post from MPO’s blog by Martin Verwijmeren, MPO’s Co-founder and CEO, highlights the challenges that hinder sustainability optimization.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2022
A gauge of supply chain pressure in the U.S. economy fell to the lowest level since December 2020, as activity such as trucking cools from elevated levels with few signs yet of a worrying collapse.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
CHAINalytics
JUNE 7, 2022
Current ocean container shipping costs have turned some traditional packaging engineering considerations on their heads. Standard shipper sizes don’t allow for optimum container density, and shipping pallets may no longer make sense. As you no doubt have noticed, ocean container pricing has gone through the roof. Prices from Beijing to Los Angeles have fluctuated between … The post Tame Ballooning Ocean Container Costs With Packaging Optimization Measures appeared first on Chainalytics.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2022
What does the future of supply chain hold? According to analysts at Gartner Inc.'s Supply Chain Symposium, we should expect a substantial reinvention of supply chain management.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2022
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post Top VPN Benefits for Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2022
After some promising signs of supply chain stabilization toward the beginning of the year, suppliers and distributors across the globe are suddenly finding increased exposure to the risk of insolvency.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2022
By Kristian Torode (pictured). Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline. The post Addressing the digital skills shortage in Britain’s SMEs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
QAD
JUNE 7, 2022
Over the past couple of years, the promotional products industry has run up against significant challenges, but has persevered. The promo industry has been in a tough fight against many obstacles and disruption — business was anything but normal. Many companies have taken hits to the bottom line, others have had to find new suppliers and products, a number of companies had to lay off people and some had to close their doors for good.
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 7, 2022
What Supply Chain topics would you like to hear about? If you are not registered for our Supply Chain & Logistics webinars already, you can do that right here. Click this link: [link].
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2022
By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post “Retailers need to keep their finger on the pulse of society” says Infosys Retail Expert appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Arkieva
JUNE 7, 2022
This year’s recommended sessions range from executive leadership to lessons learned to simply getting the most out of the most recent Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. 7 Must-Attend Sessions at the 2022 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo was first posted on June 7, 2022 at 7:41 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2022
What does it take for manufacturers to fundamentally rethink a decades-long trend toward globalization?
Resilinc
JUNE 7, 2022
If supply chain managers have time to organize a staff picnic this summer, they should not forget about Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, and Earl—even though these seasonal visitors have the potential to spoil the party. The World Meteorological Organization has queued up these and 16 other names to identify the tropical storms and hurricanes that are forecast to hit the U.S.
Shipsta
JUNE 7, 2022
The term ‘visibility’ is thrown around a lot in logistics – and for good reason. It’s recognized by experts as the key to implementing an agile strategy that can react quickly to market disruptions.
Procurement Academy
JUNE 7, 2022
Since the 1980’s supply chains have become increasingly global and cost has been a dominant factor in this shift. In the 1970s and 80s, savvy organizations began to realize that they could make significant savings by sourcing raw materials and parts from markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, and China. In doing so, they fired the starting gun on far-shoring.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
EC Sourcing Group
JUNE 7, 2022
Everyone in the procurement and purchasing fields knows that sourcing is generally a process of getting the best product from top suppliers with good terms and price. eSourcing isn’t much different. However, with advanced eSourcing tools, you can streamline your sourcing process, unlock new opportunities, and be more strategic, improving your procurement process and supply chain.
ThroughPut
JUNE 7, 2022
The post How to Make Cargo Movement More Sustainable and Efficient appeared first on ThroughPut.
My Office Apps
JUNE 7, 2022
Why Customer Portals are Essential for B2B Sales. A customer portal is an integral part of your B2B software. Particularly for B2B sales a customer portal serves as the most essential part of the buying experience. By providing the tools to easily and effectively get real-time information on pricing, inventory levels, tracking orders, and communications with your customers. .
Multichannel Merchant
JUNE 7, 2022
Onfleet, provider of a last-mile route optimization platform for grocers, restaurants, food service and pharmacies, has raised $23 million in a Series B round to hire engineers, enhance its platform and expand into retail and enterprise accounts while looking to create a European presence in 2023. The new round was led by Kayne Partners, with participation from existing investor Savant Growth, bringing the total raised to over $40 million.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2022
By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post Retailers need to keep their finger on the pulse of society appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Intelligent Audit
JUNE 7, 2022
Many tools come into play for managing the logistics of trucking supply chains and fleet management. Artificial intelligence business protocols benefit when working the ins and outs of modern transportation management. AI in business takes on many forms and can apply to business operations, large and small. Today’s most significant appeal of AI services and options for logistics managers and trucking companies is the customized and individualized approach necessary for success.
ThroughPut
JUNE 7, 2022
The post Logistics Technology Trends in Task Automation appeared first on ThroughPut.
HICX Solutions
JUNE 7, 2022
Various market factors in the last couple of years, such as supply chain disruptions, cyber security breaches and increasing geopolitical instability have made organizations aware of the importance of good data. Lack of transparency and inadequate processes exacerbate these issues. In a webinar on Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement , Charlotte de Brabandt states that “Now more than ever before I think the impact and threat level has truly risen and became t
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Tecsys
JUNE 7, 2022
Top-performing consolidated service center (CSC) adopters operate with up to 65% less supply chain expense.… The post 3 Most Common Healthcare Supply Chain Management Challenges Within the CSC appeared first on Tecsys.
MercuryGate
JUNE 7, 2022
Transportation management solutions and metrics, built on solid analytics, help shippers keep up with ever-changing volatility in today’s market. With e-commerce, digital supply chain, automation, and many other technological advances dominating the transportation industry, freight transportation processes are evolving. The post Transportation Management Solutions: Top Planning Metrics Shippers Need to Consider appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Procurement Academy
JUNE 7, 2022
Since the 1980’s supply chains have become increasingly global and cost has been a dominant factor in this shift. In the 1970s and 80s, savvy organizations began to realize that they could make significant savings by sourcing raw materials and parts from markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, and China. In doing so, they fired the starting gun on far-shoring.
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